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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.98, 702.54 and 285.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.98, 702.54 and 285.80 is: 428.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.98 : 702.54 = 285.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.98/702.54 = 285.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.98x = 702.54 × 285.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.98x = 200,785.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,785.93/468.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.13

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